Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farreri
ID:
20987

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm. & Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 78 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020316

Common Names

  • Aster farreri
  • Farrer's Aster
  • Farrer's Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Aster nigrocinctus Ling [unknown]
  • Erigeron farreri (W.W.Sm. & Jeffrey) Botsch. [unknown]

Description

Aster farreri (also called Chinese Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to China and Japan. It has small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often used in gardens and borders.

Uses & Benefits

Aster farreri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a remedy for fever and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster farreri has daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster farreri is a perennial herb that is native to China. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in the fall and the plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.

Where to Find Aster farreri

Aster farreri can be found in the wild in East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.

Aster farreri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster farreri?

Aster farreri

What is the family of Aster farreri?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Aster farreri?

Grassy slopes and rocky places in western Sichuan, China

Species in the Aster genus

Aster moupinensis, Aster langaoensis, Aster oldhamii, Aster salwinensis, Aster souliei, Aster taoyuenensis, Aster turbinatus, Aster paniculatus, Aster sampsonii, Aster hunanensis, Aster pinnatifidus, Aster setchuenensis, Aster miyagii, Aster oreophilus, Aster apinnatifidus, Aster dimorphophyllus, Aster lavandulifolius, Aster bietii, Aster hayatae, Aster maackii, Aster microcephalus, Aster sinianus, Aster yoshinaganus, Aster miquelianus, Aster laka, Aster likiangensis, Aster woroschilovii, Aster giraldii, Aster menelii, Aster pujosii, Aster farreri, Aster satsumensis, Aster asterodes, Aster kantoensis, Aster poliothamnus, Aster alpinoamellus, Aster velutinosus, Aster medius, Aster diplostephioides, Aster oreophilus, Aster taiwanensis, Aster tricephalus, Aster pycnophyllus, Aster philippinensis, Aster nitidus, Aster ionoglossus, Aster neoelegans, Aster madagascariensis, Aster hispidus, Aster komonoensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-119644: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Frederick Jeffrey (1866-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeffrey' in the authors string.